Logistics/page/2 news and trends

Cascading Middle East Risks Make Geopolitics an Operations Problem
Supply Chain // March 02, 2026

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting physical supply chains and critical digital infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

CFOs Turn Trade Finance Into a Balance-Sheet Advantage
B2B Payments // February 27, 2026

Trade finance has a dirty secret. While containers can be tracked in real time across the world’s oceans, the documentation required to release those goods often moves at the speed of courier envelopes and manual approvals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Shipping Downturn Masks Strong Demand for Consumer Goods
Shipping // February 26, 2026

Importers in the United States are anticipating favorable deals as they negotiate their ocean shipping contracts for 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Freightos Is Learning That Digitizing Shipping Is the Easy Part
Earnings // February 23, 2026

Digital transformation often comes with a deceptively simple pitch. Move a formerly analog industry online, unlock transparency and let network effects do the rest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Agents Force a Rethink of How Supply Chains Run

February 09, 2026
One of the underplayed areas of The Prompt Economy is the supply chain. But new developments around procurement and logistics have brought agentic AI to the fore in this area with a promise that bottlenecks in the last mile can be smoothed by this technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Coupa Builds a Digital Twin for Global Risk

October 21, 2025
Watch more: Need to Know: Dean Bain, Coupa Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon Tests Loyalty as Walmart Tests Gravity

October 02, 2025
The Walmart-Amazon rivalry is becoming less a head-to-head contest than a clash of ecosystems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Now Captures Nearly 10% Share of Overall Retail Spend

September 04, 2025
The story of American retail over the past quarter-century has largely been a two-horse race. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
PayPal Brings Crypto to Logistics Payments

March 03, 2026
PayPal and transportation trade finance provider TCS Blockchain have launched a collaboration to enable carriers to use digital assets on blockchain rails to settle freight invoices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Shipping Downturn Masks Strong Demand for Consumer Goods

February 26, 2026
Importers in the United States are anticipating favorable deals as they negotiate their ocean shipping contracts for 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story...

Amazon Accelerates Medical Ambitions With Faster Prescription Deliveries and AI Insights

February 11, 2026
Amazon is enhancing its health-related offerings by expanding the geographic range of its same-day prescription delivery service and by launching a beta feature that helps patients understand their lab results....

Mastercard and Bosta Target Egypt’s eCommerce Market With Logistics Incentives

February 10, 2026
Mastercard and eCommerce enabler Bosta are partnering to support small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Egypt by introducing a dedicated discount program for Mastercard Business cardholders. Get the Full Story...